Purple Gallinula

Cool image, Monica. I really like that huge raised foot.

I have never seen one of these colorful birds myself, and would without a doubt grab a shot like this. That IS one huge foot, good timing getting it raised like that.

Wonderful subject, never seen one before.

I like the position of the foot.

D&L

Great primary colours. Makes this bird jump.

I really like the intimate look at this interesting pose Monica, especially with that huge foot so conspicuous above the water. I'm fine with the background but wonder about toning the foot down a tad...

Really like this Monica, the image has a lot of interesting elements.
Love the colors of the bird, great work!!

Well done! I like this a lot.

Wonderful work getting the iridescences so well and avoiding glare off the bill. The background is just fine for me; it's the habitat, after all. If it were mine, I'd selectively darken the left foot just a bit. I'd leave is slightly bright to emphasize the size of the bugger, but not quite this bright

AKA BIG Foot! Love it. The foot is priceless.

Like the pose and setting Monica. Looks like the light was pretty harsh. I'd be tempted to tone down the raised foot

cheers
Rob

Hi Monica,
I agree the raised foot adds to the image. Light is a little harsh for this species. This is a very difficult bird to properly shoot. The light has to be low and then you have to be lucky to get one out in the open.
Ronnie

Monica,
I think that you have a point about the BG but in this shot the bird and its pose are so dominant that it matters little. Really good post!

Dan

One of my favorite water birds......nice job on the colors

Monica,

I like the setting in your image, it is the type of habitat this species prefers. Purple Gallinules are a challenge to expose properly, that frontal shield is easily blown as are the very white feathers of the undertail coverts.You handled the exposure nicely though I might tone down the raised foot a little bit. Nice look at the red eye of this species too.

Beautiful and interesting image, Monica. I bet once you tone down that raised foot you'll see more detail in it too.

Nice stepping out pose.

Really neat shot Monica, I have next to nothing on this species. I like the huge raised foot and would try to tone it down a little bit, nice work.

Terrific! Love that raised foot, and the brilliant colors of the bird. I think I might darken the raised foot a bit, but that's minor. Beautiful shot!